AED Defibrillator Training

The Real Cost of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Understanding the impact of sudden cardiac arrest in the workplace
• The importance of early CPR and defibrillation
• Consequences of delayed emergency response
• Business disruption and organisational responsibility
• Lessons learned from real emergency incidents

Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest & AEDs
• What is sudden cardiac arrest?
• Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack
• Chain of Survival principles
• How an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) works
• When an AED should be used

Hazard Recognition & Emergency Assessment
• Assessing the scene for safety
• Identifying an unresponsive casualty
• Recognising abnormal breathing and cardiac arrest
• Activating Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Safe casualty assessment procedures

CPR & Safe AED Operation
• Adult CPR techniques
• Safe operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Pad placement and safety precautions
• Delivering shocks safely when advised by the AED
• Recovery position following successful resuscitation

Responding to Cardiac Emergencies
• Coordinating the emergency response
• Working effectively as part of a response team
• Managing bystanders and communicating with emergency services
• Monitoring the casualty until professional help arrives
• Practical workplace emergency scenarios

Organisational Responsibility & Emergency Preparedness
• Employer responsibilities for emergency planning
• Employee responsibilities during emergencies
• Importance of accessible AEDs and trained personnel
• Supporting organisational resilience
• Promoting a proactive emergency response culture

AED Skills as an Ongoing Risk Management Activity
• Maintaining practical CPR and AED competence
• Regular refresher training and emergency drills
• Routine AED inspection and readiness checks
• Reviewing emergency procedures
• Embedding life-saving capability throughout the organisation

This course is suitable for individuals responsible for responding to workplace medical emergencies, including:

• Workplace First Aiders
• Health & Safety Officers
• EHS Managers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Facilities Managers
• HR Managers & HR Business Partners
• Emergency Response Team Members
• Security Personnel
• Reception Staff
• Hospitality Employees
• Manufacturing and Production Personnel
• Construction Workers
• Education and Childcare Staff
• Office Employees

No previous AED experience is required.

Risk Management
Immediate CPR and early defibrillation significantly improve survival rates following sudden cardiac arrest. Training ensures responders can act quickly and confidently during critical emergencies.

Legal Responsibility
Employers should assess workplace emergency response needs and ensure appropriate first aid arrangements, equipment, and trained personnel are available.

Compliance
Training supports organisational responsibilities under Irish workplace health and safety legislation while strengthening emergency preparedness.

Organisational Preparedness
Competent AED responders improve workplace resilience, increase confidence, and help protect employees, visitors, and contractors.

Participants will:

• Understand the causes and signs of sudden cardiac arrest
• Perform effective adult CPR
• Safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Respond confidently to cardiac emergencies
• Support casualty care until emergency services arrive
• Strengthen workplace emergency preparedness and compliance

Instructor-led training with practical demonstrations.

Includes:

• CPR practice exercises
• Hands-on AED training
• Emergency response scenario discussions
• Interactive learning and demonstrations

Delivered:

• Onsite at client premises
• Online Webinar

This training supports employer obligations under:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 – Part 7: First Aid

Irish legislation requires employers to:

• Provide appropriate first aid equipment and facilities
• Ensure employees are informed about emergency procedures
• Maintain arrangements for responding to medical emergencies
• Provide training where necessary to support workplace emergency response

Samson Training delivers practical AED training focused on improving emergency response capability and strengthening workplace resilience.

Our approach emphasises:

• Practical hands-on learning
• Realistic workplace emergency scenarios
• CPR and AED competence development
• Experienced instructors with industry expertise
• Interactive coaching and continuous feedback
• Professional, engaging course delivery

We position AED training as a critical component of workplace emergency preparedness, helping organisations respond confidently to sudden cardiac arrest and improve life-saving outcomes.

Who should attend AED Defibrillator Training?
The course is suitable for employees nominated to respond to workplace emergencies, Health & Safety personnel, supervisors, managers, emergency response teams, and anyone wishing to develop CPR and AED skills.

Do I need previous first aid experience?
No. The course is suitable for beginners and anyone wishing to develop practical CPR and AED skills.

Will I use an AED during the course?
Yes. Participants receive hands-on practical training using training AED units in realistic emergency scenarios.

Can the course be delivered onsite?
Yes. Samson Training delivers AED Defibrillator Training onsite throughout Ireland or at designated training venues.

Is this course suitable for all industries?
Yes. The course is suitable for organisations across manufacturing, construction, offices, healthcare, hospitality, education, logistics, retail, food production, pharmaceutical, and the public sector.